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Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
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A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.
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It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
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A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
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The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
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Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
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The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.
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When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
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Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
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Differing weights and differing measures--the LORD detests them both.
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Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
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Ears that hear and eyes that see--the LORD has made them both.
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13.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
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14.
"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
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15.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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16.
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for a wayward woman.
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17.
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
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18.
Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
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19.
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
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20.
If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
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21.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.
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22.
Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.
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The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
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24.
A man's steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?
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It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows.
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A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
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The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being.
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28.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
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29.
The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
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30.
Blows and wounds cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
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